EARLY START FOR ME TODAY

Went down to meet Archie and Keegan for their 12 and under match play League game. With heavy rain and wind forecast they teed off at 8.45am. Keegan’s drive was 40yds past the bunker and his second shot 30yds short of the green. A great pitch and a nice 2 putt led to him being 1up. My umbrella had already been inside out once by then. Going down the second we heard 2 loud rumbles of thunder and when we seen the lightning we left the balls where they lay and returned to the clubhouse. 25 minutes later we were back out. Archie won the second to square the match. On the 4th tee Archie took a practice swing and his club finished 40yds down the fairway. Keegan won the hole after finding the bunker, playing it out too well and then holing his pitch. Both players were hitting the ball so well and their distances were unbelievable. Archie hit a 5 iron on the 5th over 150yds ! No bad for a 10 year old. His drive on the 7th was just short of the bunker but in the middle of the fairway. Keegan won 7 and 8 to go 2up at the turn. He then went 4,4,6,2 = win, win, loss, half. Which showed how well both of them were playing. I wish I had videoed their tee shots on 13, they were amazing. But did get their putts. The encouragement and sportsmanship both players displayed makes me very proud and their performances on the course was a pleasure to watch. Keegan won 3&2 but Archie should be very pleased with how he played.